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Market Watch: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt

Posted on November 14, 2019 by MCG

This for-real, freshly restored 1964 Ford factory lightweight drag car will be crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 11-20. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch, Motorsports

Video: Mel Tormé Pitches the 1950 Oldsmobile 88

Posted on November 12, 2019 by MCG

Here’s the Velvet Fog himself, Mr. Mel Tormé, singing the praises of the 1950 Oldsmobile with Rocket V8 power, Futuramic styling, and Hydra-Matic Drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Oldsmobile 88, Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

Video: Introducing the 1950 Nash Airflyte

Posted on November 10, 2019 by MCG

They’re barely remembered today, but the 1949-50 Nash Airflytes were highly successful cars for the automaker. Here’s a neat little promotional film on the 1950 edition.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Airflyte

This Time Tomorrow: A True Story of Ford at Le Mans in ’66

Posted on November 9, 2019 by MCG

The new Hollywood movie is a winner, the reviewers say. Now watch a true story of Ford versus Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966.

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Game Changer: The 1926 Pontiac

Posted on November 6, 2019 by MCG

In ways that aren’t often recognized today, the 1926 Pontiac signaled a profound shift in the American auto industry.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1926 Pontiac, Alfred P. Sloan, General Motors, Henry Crane, Pontiac

Video: Arfons vs Breedlove vs Arfons in the Battle of Bonneville

Posted on November 5, 2019 by MCG

In the 1960s at Bonneville, these three men battled to be the fastest on earth: Art Arfons, Craig Breedlove, and Walt Arfons. Courtesy of Scarf and Goggles, here’s an excellent video history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Art Arfons, Bonneville, Craig Breedlove, Walt Arfons

Video: The 1957 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Posted on November 2, 2019 by MCG

Here’s some awesome racing action from 1957 featuring some guys you may have heard of: the Unsers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1957 Ford, Jerry Unser, Pikes Peak Hill Climb

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